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Master of Education
- Tacoma, United States
- 1.25 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Master
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US bachelor's degree (at least 120 semester credits
- Three-year degrees at programme discretion)
- Official transcripts with a course-by-course credential evaluation
- English test (TOEFL iBT
- IELTS or Duolingo)
- Programme-specific requirements apply.
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US bachelor degree (minimum 120 semester credits, 3-Year degrees at programme discretion), Any major for MBA, Official course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES/AICE) of international transcripts, GRE/GMAT optional.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Curriculum vitae
- References where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of Education. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Curriculum vitae
- References where required
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $46,110 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Tacoma |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education (College of Professional Studies) |
| Department | Department of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
February 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.25 years.
Tuition is $46,110 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,161 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.0, Duolingo 120.
Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

